Poor air quality isn't just unhealthy. It's expensive.Air quality affects broad sectors of society, from human health to crop yields to enjoyment of our national parks. About 3.5 million people die each year due to outdoor air pollution (more than 110,000 people in the United States), and the annual cost to the nation is estimated at nearly $150 billion due to disease, missed work, and damage to crops and forests.RAL scientists work on practical applications of our air quality knowledge, including forecasts for air quality in use across the world. |
![]() Forecasting Unhealthy Air Quality for New Delhi The system helps decision-makers mitigate the risk of air pollution in Delhi and surrounding regions. The technology may be adapted to provide air quality forecasts for other polluted areas in developing countries, as well as for cities in the United States. |
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